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Welcome to the Canterbury Hockey Club

The Canterbury Hockey Club is a very social and competitive club that enjoys itself both on and off the pitch. We welcome players and supporters across all levels whether junior to senior, recreational to serious, players from school to state representation.
We can provide you with the opportunity to develop your hockey as well as enjoy the great social atmosphere with like-minded club members. Whether you would like to be involved in playing, coaching or just being part of the Canterbury Hockey Club team, we look forward to seeing you!

Club History

History of the Canterbury Hockey Club

YEAR

MEN

1969

The Canterbury Mens Hockey Club was established by Kevin Mitchell who had been a member of the earlier Waratah Club which had disbanded in 1967. The club started with 3 senior and 1 under 16 team. The Club’s name came from Mitchell’s association with the Canterbury Rugby League Club in Sydney and the Canterbury Hockey Club in New Zealand. The Lion logo also was Mitchell’s idea.

1973

First junior premiership – U/16 boys captained by Jim Hawson.

1979-1981

Former manager of the Tasmanian Hockey Centre and former Australian representative Tony Williams led the A grade team.

John Lawler was Men’s President and Sue Williams Tony’s wife was Women’s President

1982

First A Grade premiership lead by Graeme Corney. Also won Southern indoor competition, opening day shield, State CSR league cup, State premiership, A Reserve premiership (indoor and outdoor) and 2nd Grade outdoor and State premiership.

1985

2nd Grade premiership, 2nd Grade State Premiers.

1986

A Grade premiership – coach Colin Pearce.

U13 Boys – coach Peter Gayton

1987

2nd Grade premiership, 2nd Grade State Premiers.

1988

2nd Grade premiership, 2nd Grade State Premiers.

1991

2nd Grade and Under 13 Division 2 premiership.

1992

4 men’s premierships.

1993

Veterans and Under 15 Division 1 premierships.

1994

Veterans premiership.

1995

Veterans and Under 13 Division 1 premierships.

1996

3rd Grade premiership.

1997

Lord Mayors trophy and Veteran premiership.

New Gryphon playing top

1998

The Club amalgamated with the Canterbury Women’s Hockey Club.

1999

A Grade premiership – coach Larry Mills – and under 16 premiership.

2000

A Grade premiership – coach Matthew Lamb. Three brothers playing in the team – Mark (a State player), Chris and older brother Matthew who also coached the team. Their father was the team manager. Also 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade premierships.